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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.33 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.33 and 54.66 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.33 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.33 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.33 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 8,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217.04/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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